AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OCTOBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

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1 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OCTOBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

2 CONTENTS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 3-4 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statements of financial position 5 Statements of activities 6-7 Statements of functional expenses 8-9 Statements of cash flows 10 Notes to financial statements SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Schedule of expenditures of federal awards 17 Notes to schedule of expenditures of federal awards 18 ADDITIONAL REPORTS Independent auditors' report on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and other matters based on an audit of financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards Independent auditors' report on compliance with requirements that could have a direct and material effect on the NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA No ) and on internal control over compliance based on an audit in accordance with the NEH OIG Program-Specific Audit Guide Schedule of findings, questioned costs, and recommendations 23 Page

3 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT Board of Directors and Management Humanities Montana Missoula, MT Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Humanities Montana (a nonprofit organization), which comprise the statements of financial position as of October 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related statements of activities, functional expenses, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors' judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion Connery Way / Missoula, MT Office: (406) / Fax: (406) / jccscpa.com

4 Board of Directors and Management Humanities Montana Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Humanities Montana, as of October 31, 2017 and 2016, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Other Matters Other Information Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements as a whole. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole. Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated January 8, 2018, on our consideration of Humanities Montana s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of Humanities Montana's internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering Humanities Montana's internal control over financial reporting and compliance. Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens, P.C. Missoula, Montana January 8,

5 STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION October 31, 2017 and Assets Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 104,787 $ 211,232 Grants Receivable - Current 74,445 11,094 Prepaid Expenses 3,235 7,464 Total Current Assets 182, ,790 Property and Equipment Equipment 5,169 5,169 Works of Art 2,695 2,695 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (5,169) (5,169) Net Property and Equipment 2,695 2,695 Endowment - Montana Community Foundation 87,285 83,094 Grants Receivable - Long Term 10,000 - Total Other Assets 97,285 83,094 Total Assets $ 282,447 $ 315,579 Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 8,982 $ 11,080 Accrued Liabilities 4,408 8,492 Compensated Absences 13,453 12,209 Re-Grants Payable - 45,579 Total Current Liabilities 26,843 77,360 Net Assets Unrestricted 118, ,095 Temporarily Restricted 81,404 67,213 Permanently Restricted 55,911 55,911 Total Net Assets 255, ,219 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 282,447 $ 315,579 See the independent auditors' report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements. -5-

6 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended October 31, 2017 Unrestricted Activities Temporarily Restricted Activities Permanently Restricted Activities Total Revenues Grant Revenue $ 597,280 $ - $ - $ 597,280 Other Grant Revenue 12, ,950 Contributions 71,725 50, ,725 Royalties 1, ,056 Investment Income, Net 1,150 9,026-10,176 Net Assets Released From Restriction 44,835 (44,835) - - Total Revenues 728,996 14, ,187 Expenses Administration 90, ,377 Program Services 573, ,919 Fundraising 61, ,506 Total Expenses 725, ,802 Change in Net Assets 3,194 14,191-17,385 Net Assets Beginning of the year 115,095 67,213 55, ,219 End of the year $ 118,289 $ 81,404 $ 55,911 $ 255,604 See the independent auditors' report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements. -6-

7 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended October 31, 2016 Unrestricted Activities Temporarily Restricted Activities Permanently Restricted Activities Total Revenues Federal Grant Revenue $ 579,219 $ - $ - $ 579,219 Other Grant Revenue 90,478 15, ,478 Contributions 36,415 25,000-61,415 Royalties 1, ,742 Investment Income, Net 762 5,935-6,697 Net Assets Released From Restriction 4,746 (4,746) - - Total Revenues 713,362 41, ,551 Expenses Administration 89, ,144 Program Services 591, ,146 Fundraising 55, ,958 Total Expenses 736, ,248 Change in Net Assets (22,886) 41,189-18,303 Net Assets Beginning of the year 137,981 26,024 55, ,916 End of the year $ 115,095 $ 67,213 $ 55,911 $ 238,219 See the independent auditors' report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements. -7-

8 STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES For the Year Ended October 31, 2017 Administration Program Services Fundraising Total Salaries and Fringe Benefits $ 37,223 $ 193,528 $ 38,105 $ 268,856 Re-Grants - 139, ,291 Program Honoraria and Travel - 160,267 9, ,593 Professional Development 6,597 12,014-18,611 Rent and Administration 1,049 7,004 2,096 10,149 Professional Services 24,884 22, ,457 Postage and Printing 1,694 5,651 1,670 9,015 Dues and Subscriptions 15,059-3,738 18,797 Network and Database Expense 893 5,503 1,041 7,437 Advertising 1,777 8,666 1,100 11,543 Supplies 471 4, ,799 Telephone 534 3, ,482 Insurance 192 1, ,845 Miscellaneous ,333 Board Expenses - 9,451 1,106 10,557 Endowment Investment Fees - - 1,037 1,037 Total Expenses $ 90,377 $ 573,919 $ 61,506 $ 725,802 See the independent auditors' report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements. -8-

9 STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES For the Year Ended October 31, 2016 Administration Program Services Fundraising Total Salaries and Fringe Benefits $ 33,176 $ 183,429 $ 49,301 $ 265,906 Re-Grants - 148, ,530 Program Honoraria and Travel - 178, ,583 Professional Development 8,416 8, ,282 Rent and Administration 1,133 7, ,915 Professional Services 20,679 28,588-49,267 Postage and Printing 5,314 2, ,260 Dues and Subscriptions 14, ,367 Network and Database Expense 1,419 8,298 1,201 10,918 Advertising 1,580 3, ,566 Supplies 695 6, ,371 Telephone 679 3, ,223 Insurance 184 1, ,416 Miscellaneous 1, ,087 Board Expenses - 9,526-9,526 Endowment Investment Fees - - 1,031 1,031 Total Expenses $ 89,144 $ 591,146 $ 55,958 $ 736,248 See the independent auditors' report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements. -9-

10 STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Years Ended October 31, 2017 and Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Change in Net Assets $ 17,385 $ 18,303 Adjustments to Reconcile Change in Net Assets to Net Cash from Operating Activities: (Increase) Decrease in: Grants Receivable (73,351) 8,053 Prepaid Expenses 4,229 (1,074) Endowment - Montana Community Foundation (4,191) (1,189) Increase (Decrease) in: Accounts Payable (2,098) (5,070) Accrued Liabilities (4,084) 3,776 Compensated Absences 1,244 (850) Re-Grants Payable (45,579) 26,979 Cash Flows From Operating Activities (106,445) 48,928 Net Change in Cash (106,445) 48,928 Cash Balances Beginning of the Year 211, ,304 End of the Year $ 104,787 $ 211,232 See the independent auditors' report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements. -10-

11 1. Significant Accounting Policies NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 2017 and 2016 Organization - Humanities Montana (the "Organization") is a non-profit corporation incorporated in 1972 under the laws of the State of Montana. The Organization is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Humanities Montana is located in Missoula, Montana and was formed at the invitation of the National Endowment for the Humanities to encourage and promote, through grants or other arrangements with non-profit groups, education in and public understanding and appreciation of the humanities in Montana. This is accomplished through providing services and grants in support of public programs in history, literature, philosophy, and other disciplines of the humanities. The educational and cultural programs sponsored by the Organization encourage Montanans to reflect on humanity's creative achievements to conserve cultural diversity and foster appreciation of culture. The Board of Directors is composed of both public representatives and representatives of the humanities institutions and disciplines in the State of Montana. The Governor of the State of Montana appoints up to four members of the Board of Directors. Basis of Accounting - Humanities Montana uses the accrual basis of accounting and, accordingly, the financial statements reflect all significant receivables, payables, and other liabilities. Revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recorded when services are rendered and the liability is incurred. The Organization measures financial instruments at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Investments are recorded at quoted active market prices at the reporting date for identical assets (Level 1). Basis of Presentation - Financial statement presentation follows the recommendations of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (FASB ASC) 958, Not-for-Profit Entities. Under FASB ASC 958, the Organization is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: Unrestricted - Unrestricted net assets represent resources over which the Organization has unlimited discretionary control to carry out its activities. Grants and donor-restricted contributions received in a fiscal year whose restrictions were met in the same fiscal year are reported as unrestricted revenue. The Organization's primary revenue sources include cost reimbursement grants, contributions, and program fees. Temporarily Restricted - Temporarily restricted net assets represent resources whose use is limited by donor-imposed restrictions that will be met either by actions of the Organization or by the passage of time. There were $81,404 and $67,213 temporarily restricted net assets at October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Permanently Restricted - Permanently restricted net assets represent resources whose use is limited by donor-imposed restrictions that require the net assets to be maintained in perpetuity. There were $55,911 permanently restricted funds at October 31, 2017 and Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments - For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Organization considers cash in banks, cash on hand, and highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash deposits at financial institutions are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). At times during the year, cash balances may be in excess of the FDIC insured limit. Management does not consider this to be a significant risk. -11-

12 1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 2017 and 2016 Vacation and Sick Leave - The Organization records a liability for 100 percent of accumulated vacation benefits and 25 percent of accumulated sick leave benefits plus related taxes. After a six-month probationary period, the Organization pays terminated employees the full amount of accumulated vacation up to 240 hours and 25 percent of all accumulated sick leave. Revenue Recognition - Contract, grant, and other revenues are recognized when earned. Contributed service revenue is recognized when donated services create or enhance non-financial assets or when they require specialized skills provided by people possessing those skills that would typically be purchased if not provided by donation. Contributed goods are recognized at their estimated fair value at the date of contribution. The Organization received contributions of volunteer time, matching project funds, and miscellaneous items with an estimated value of $683,405 and $528,914 during the years ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, that have not been recorded in these financial statements because they do not meet the requirements for recognition under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Cost Allocation - The Organization allocates costs that can be specifically identified to a program to the individual program benefiting. Joint costs are allocated directly to individual programs based on estimates made by management. Investments - The Organization's investments are held and managed by the Montana Community Foundation. Investment balances are stated at fair value based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1). Interest, dividends, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in investment income. The composition of investments within this account are determined solely by the Montana Community Foundation. As such, the cost basis of these investments is not available. Fixed Assets - The Organization capitalizes equipment with an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit and an estimated useful life of at least three years. Property and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets. Works of art are stated at cost and are not depreciated, because the salvage value is expected to be in excess of cost. Concentration of Risk - The Organization has a concentration of risk related to its revenue sources. The Organization received approximately 80% and 77% of its total revenue from the National Endowment for the Humanities grant during the years ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. A substantial change in the level of funding could have a significant impact on the operations of the Organization. Functional Expense Reporting - The cost of providing program and supporting services have been summarized by function, based on estimates developed by management. Income Taxes - Humanities Montana is a 501(c)(3) organization and is exempt from Federal and state income taxes. A provision for income taxes has not been recorded, because the Organization had no business income unrelated to its exempt activities during the years ended October 31, 2017 and

13 1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 2017 and 2016 Advertising Costs - The Organization expenses the costs of advertising as incurred. Total advertising expense was $11,543 and $5,566 during the years ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Use of Estimates - The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 2. Grants Receivable Grants receivable represent the balance of grant funds earned but not yet received in cash. The Organization uses the allowance method to determine uncollectible grants receivable. Management estimates the allowance for uncollectible grants receivable to be zero at October 31, 2017 and A discount for the long-term portion of grants receivable has not been included because the present value approximates the future value. Of the total balance of grants receivable at October 31, $74,445 is expected to be collected in 2018, with the remaining balance of $10,000 expected to be collected in Endowment The Organization has an endowment held at the Montana Community Foundation (MCF). The endowment consists of cash, fixed income investments, and equities that are fully managed by the MCF. As required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, net assets associated with endowment funds are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. Interpretation of Relevant Law The Board of Directors and management of the Organization have interpreted the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) as requiring the preservation of the fair value of the original gift as of the gift date of the donor-restricted endowment funds absent explicit donor stipulations to the contrary. As a result of this interpretation, the Organization classifies as permanently restricted net assets (a) the original value of gifts donated to the permanent endowment, (b) the original value of subsequent gifts to the permanent endowment, and (c) accumulations to the permanent endowment made in accordance with the direction of the applicable donor gift instrument at the time the accumulation is added to the fund. In accordance with UPMIFA, the Organization considers the following factors in making a determination to appropriate or accumulate donor-restricted endowment funds: (1) The duration and preservation of the fund (2) The purposes of the Organization and the donor-restricted endowment fund (3) General economic conditions (4) The possible effect of inflation and deflation (5) The expected total return from income and the appreciation of investments (6) Other resources of the Organization (7) The investment policies of the Organization -13-

14 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 2017 and Endowment (Continued) Changes in endowment net assets for the years ended October 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows: Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Endowment Net Assets, October 31, 2015 $ - $ 26,024 $ 55,911 $ 81,935 Investment Return Investment Income - 1,415-1,415 Net Appreciation, Realized and Unrealized - 4,520-4,520 Investment Fees - (1,031) - (1,031) Appropriations for Expenditure - (3,715) - (3,715) Endowment Net Assets, October 31, ,213 55,911 83,124 Investment Return Investment Income Net Appreciation, Realized and Unrealized - 8,609-8,609 Investment Fees - (1,037) - (1,037) Appropriations for Expenditure - (3,798) - (3,798) Endowment Net Assets, October 31, 2017 $ - $ 31,404 $ 55,911 $ 87,315 The portion of perpetual endowment funds that is required to be retained permanently either by explicit donor stipulation or by UPMIFA at October 31, 2017 and 2016 was $55,911. The temporarily restricted net assets within the endowment fund of $31,404 and $27,213 at October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, were subject to a time restriction under UPMIFA without purpose restrictions. Funds with Deficiencies From time to time, the fair value of assets associated with individual donor-restricted endowment funds may fall below the level that the donor or UPMIFA requires the Organization to retain as a fund of perpetual duration. There were no such deficiencies as of October 31, 2017 and Return Objectives and Risk Parameters The Organization has adopted investment and spending policies for endowment assets that attempt to provide a predictable stream of funding to programs supported by its endowment while seeking to maintain the purchasing power of the endowment assets. Under this policy, the endowment assets are invested in a manner that is intended to produce results consistent with a balanced bond and equity portfolio. -14-

15 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 2017 and Endowment (Continued) Strategies Employed for Achieving Objectives The endowment assets are managed at the discretion of the MCF. To satisfy the Organization's long-term rate-of-return objectives, the MCF relies on a total return strategy in which investment returns are achieved through both capital appreciation (realized and unrealized) and current yield (interest and dividends). The MCF targets a diversified asset allocation to achieve its long-term return objectives within prudent risk constraints. Spending Policy and How the Investment Objectives Relate to Spending Policy The Organization's policy is to not make any significant withdrawals from the endowment until the corpus reaches $100,000. In establishing this policy, the Organization considered the long-term expected return on its endowment. Accordingly, over the long term, the Organization expects the current spending policy to allow its endowment to grow. This is consistent with the Organization s objective to maintain the purchasing power of the endowment assets held in perpetuity or for a specified term as well as to provide additional real growth through new gifts and investment return. 4. Endowed Perpetual Trust The Organization has been named a beneficiary of a perpetual trust held by the Montana Community Foundation (MCF), which was created by donation. Under the agreement set forth by the MCF, the Organization does not have variance power over the trust and, therefore, has not recorded it in the financial statements. The Organization is to receive distributions from the trust's annual income under a reasonable structure as set forth by the MCF. Income received annually from the trust will be reported in the statement of activities as an increase in unrestricted net assets. No cash has been received from the endowed perpetual trust during the years ended October 31, 2017 and The balance of the trust at October 31, 2017 and 2016 is $17,009 and $16,133, respectively. 5. Re-Grants Re-grant expense is recognized when the funds to be re-granted are obligated. Funds are considered obligated on the date that re-grant award documents are mailed to the recipient. A corresponding re-grant payable is recorded until which time the funds are disbursed to the recipients. Re-grants which are not claimed revert to the Organization as program income and must be expensed under the same terms as the original grant award. 6. Leases The Organization classifies its leases as either operating or capital leases. Currently all leases are operating leases. The Organization leases office space in Missoula, Montana on an annual lease. -15-

16 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 2017 and Employee Benefits The Organization participates in the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (Plan) to provide retirement benefits for eligible employees. The Plan is a Section 403(b) defined contribution retirement plan. Plan contributions are invested, at the direction of the participant, in one or more of the funding vehicles available under the plan. Employees are eligible to make elective deferrals on the first of the month following employment and can contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by law. Employees are eligible for employer match up to 10 percent of the employee's salary. For the years ending October 31, 2017 and 2016, the Organization contributed$18,369 and $17,814 in matching contributions, respectively. The Organization also participates in the Montana University System Group Health Insurance Program to provide for health coverage for eligible employees and their dependents. 8. Risk Management The Organization faces a number of risks including (a) loss or damage to property, (b) general liability, (c) workers compensation, and (d) employee medical insurance. Commercial insurance policies are purchased for loss or damage to property, general liability, and employee medical insurance. 9. Subsequent Events Management has evaluated subsequent events through January 8, 2018, the date on which the financial statements were available to be issued. -16-

17 SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS For the Year Ended October 31, 2017 FEDERAL SOURCE PASS THROUGH SOURCE PROGRAM NAME National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Direct General Support Grants to State Humanities Councils FEDERAL CFDA NUMBER PASSED THROUGH TO SUBRECIPIENTS TOTAL FEDERAL EXPENDITURES Grant No. SO $ - $ 35,334 Grant No. SO , ,945 Total National Endowment for the Humanities 139, ,279 TOTAL FEDERAL EXPENDITURES $ - $ 597,279 See accompanying notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. -17-

18 NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS For the Year Ended October 31, Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Humanities Montana under programs of the federal government for the year ended October 31, The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Humanities Montana, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Humanities Montana. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and/or OMB Circular A- 122, Cost Principles for Non-profit Organizations, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. 3. Indirect Cost Rate Humanities Montana did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. 4. Re-Grants (Subrecipients) The Organization provided re-grant awards to subrecipients based on the program guidelines. The total amounts provided to subrecipients and included in the Schedule for the year ended October 31, 2017 are as follows: National Endowment for the Humanities CFDA No $139,

19 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS Board of Directors and Management Humanities Montana Missoula, Montana We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of Humanities Montana (a nonprofit organization), which comprise the statement of financial position as of October 31, 2017, and the related statements of activities, functional expenses, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements, and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ) of Humanities Montana for the year ended October 31, 2017, and the related notes (the financial statements), and have issued our report thereon dated January 8, Internal Control Over Financial Reporting In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered Humanities Montana s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Humanities Montana's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of Humanities Montana's internal control. Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the preceding paragraph and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and, therefore, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that have not been identified. However, as discussed below, we identified a deficiency in internal control that we consider to be a significant deficiency. A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity's financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance. We consider the following deficiency in Humanities Montana's internal control to be a significant deficiency: see finding reported in the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs, and Recommendations Connery Way / Missoula, MT Office: (406) / Fax: (406) / jccscpa.com

20 Board of Directors and Management Humanities Montana Compliance and Other Matters As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether Humanities Montana's financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards. Humanities Montana's Response to Findings Humanities Montana's response to the finding identified in our audit is described in the accompanying schedule of findings, questioned costs, and recommendations. Humanities Montana's response was not subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and, accordingly, we express no opinion on it. Purpose of this Report The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the organization's internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the organization's internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose. Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens, P.C. Missoula, Montana January 8,

21 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS THAT COULD HAVE A DIRECT AND MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE NEH FEDERAL/STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (CFDA NO ) AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE BASED ON AN AUDIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEH OIG PROGRAM-SPECIFIC AUDIT GUIDE Board of Directors and Management Humanities Montana Missoula, Montana Report on Compliance for NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ) We have audited Humanities Montana's compliance with the types of compliance requirements described in the OMB Compliance Supplement that could have a direct and material effect on its NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ) for the year ended October 31, Management's Responsibility Management is responsible for compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of federal awards applicable to the NEH Federal/State Partnership Program. Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on compliance for Humanities Montana s NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ) based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements referred to above. We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Those standards and the Uniform Guidance require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ) occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence about Humanities Montana s compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion on compliance for Humanities Montana's NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ). However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of Humanities Montana s compliance. Opinion on Compliance for NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ) In our opinion, Humanities Montana complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on its NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ) for the year ended October 31, Connery Way / Missoula, MT Office: (406) / Fax: (406) / jccscpa.com

22 Board of Directors and Management Humanities Montana Report on Internal Control Over Compliance Management of Humanities Montana is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above. In planning and performing our audit of compliance, we considered Humanities Montana s internal control over compliance with the types of requirements that could have a direct and material effect on its NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ) to determine the auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an opinion on compliance for its NEH Federal/State Partnership Program (CFDA ) and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of Humanities Montana s internal control over compliance. A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program that is less severe than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance. Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. We did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified. The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose. Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens, P.C. Missoula, Montana January 8,

23 SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS, QUESTIONED COSTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS For the Year Ended October 31, 2017 I. Summary of Auditors' Results Our program-specific audit disclosed no findings that are required to be reported herein under the NEH Office of Inspector General Program - Specific Audit Guide. II. Findings - Financial Statements Audit No matters were reported. III. Findings and Questioned Costs - Promotion of the Humanities - Federal/State Partnership Our program-specific audit disclosed no findings that are required to be reported herein under the NEH Office of Inspector General Program - Specific Audit Guide. IV. Schedule of Prior Audit Findings, Questioned Costs, and Recommendations Corrective Action In-Process Significant Deficiency Revenue Recognition for Unconditional Contributions and Grants Condition and Criteria: During the prior year audit, we discovered two transactions that were recorded as conditional contributions and grants due to the funds being restricted for the fiscal year ended October 31, However, in accordance with ASC , contributions or grants received with conditions based on time should be recorded as unconditional when received with a corresponding temporary restriction in net assets due to the passage of time. Current Status: During the current year audit, we discovered $25,000 of unconditional promises to give in subsequent years, which were not recorded as revenue during the current year. Effect or Potential Effect: The effect of this deficiency in internal controls was the understatement of assets and revenue in the amount of $25,000 during the year ended October 31, This deficiency in internal controls has the potential effect of understating assets and revenue for revenue received with a similar time restriction. Recommendations: We recommend the Organization implement procedures to review contribution and grant revenue for restrictions and conditions. Conditional revenue should not be recognized as revenue until the condition on which it depends is substantially met (other than the passage of time). Restricted revenue should be recognized as revenue when received and reclassified from temporarily restricted net assets to unrestricted net assets when the restriction is satisfied or when the stipulated time has elapsed. Views of Responsible Officials: See the Corrective Action Plan. -23-

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